Galewood
Local news from Galewood, Chicago, IL
Part of the Austin community area of Chicago.
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- Galewood Just Ranked Among Chicago's Friendliest Neighborhoods — And the Park District Is Keeping That Spirit Going With a Free Halloween Bash
It turns out what Galewood residents have always known about their corner of the Northwest Side is now officially on the record. This year,
- Galewood Neighbors Just Won a Seat at the Table on the Mars Factory Redevelopment — Here's Where Things Stand
After months of tension between residents and developers over the future of the former Mars Wrigley candy factory, Galewood's civic communit
- Galewood Neighbors, Inc. Is Calling Volunteers to Rutherford Sayre Park — Here's How to Get Involved
If you've been looking for a hands-on way to give back to Galewood this summer and fall, Galewood Neighbors, Inc. has a standing invitation
- Galewood Park's Fall Programs Are Open for Registration — Here's How to Sign Your Family Up
Summer isn't over yet, but Galewood Park is already thinking ahead — and families who want a spot in this fall's programming lineup will wan
- After a Decade Empty, Galewood's Long-Vacant Mobile Ave. Building Is Finally Getting New Life — As a McDonald's
A building that has sat vacant on the edge of Galewood for over a decade is finally headed toward a new chapter. McDonald's is moving ahead
- CDOT's North Avenue Traffic Study Has Galewood Paying Close Attention — Here's What's at Stake
A major city-led traffic study is quietly making its way through Galewood — and residents who care about the neighborhood's streets, safety,
- Galewoodstock 2026 Is Two Weeks Away — Here's Everything You Need to Know Before August 22
Mark your calendars, Galewood: the neighborhood's most beloved summer tradition is almost here. Galewoodstock 2026 lands on Saturday, August
- Galewood's Mars Factory Talks Hit 'Reset': Neighbors and Alderman Chart a New Path Forward
The ongoing saga of Galewood's beloved former Mars Wrigley candy factory just entered a pivotal new chapter. After months of contentious com
- Galewood Is Growing a Greener Future — And You Can Get a Free Tree to Help
Galewood is getting shadier — and that's a very good thing. Galewood Neighbors, Inc. is actively encouraging residents to sign up for a free
- Galewood Just Ranked One of Chicago's Friendliest Neighborhoods — And the Numbers Back It Up
It's official: Galewood's reputation as one of Chicago's warmest, most tight-knit communities isn't just something neighbors say at block pa
- Galewood Residents Are Shaping the Future of the Old Mars Wrigley Site — And the Neighborhood's Voice Is Getting Louder
Galewood has never been a neighborhood that sits quietly on the sidelines — and when it comes to the future of the former Mars Wrigley facto
- Galewoodstock 2026 Vendor Applications Are Open — And the Neighborhood's Most Unique Summer Tradition Is Already Building Buzz
With August 22 on the horizon, Galewoodstock 2026 is officially entering its next phase — and if you're a local artist, food vendor, or smal
- Galewood's Best-Kept Secret Is a Five-Acre Prairie — And Volunteers Are Working to Restore It This Summer
Tucked behind baseball diamonds and a historic fieldhouse, one of Galewood's most unexpected treasures is quietly thriving — and the neighbo
- No More Flooded Basements? Chicago Is Building Underground Reservoirs — and Galewood Is on the List
Galewood homeowners who've spent summers anxiously watching the skies during heavy rainstorms just got some long-awaited good news. The City
- Galewoodstock 2026 Is Coming — And This Summer, the Northwest Side's Favorite Block Party Is Bigger Than Ever
Mark your calendars, Galewood: the neighborhood's most beloved annual celebration is officially on the summer schedule. Galewoodstock — the
- After 16 Years of Waiting, Galewood May Finally Be Getting Its Own Library — And a Deal Is Already on the Table
It's the neighborhood wish that just won't quit — and this time, it might actually come true. After 16 years of proposals, near-misses, and
- Galewood Is Growing Greener: Free Trees Are Up for Grabs This Summer — And Your Block Could Be Next
Galewood's legendary pride in its clean, well-maintained streets is about to get even more shade. Galewood Neighbors, Inc. is actively promo
- Galewood Named One of Chicago's Friendliest Neighborhoods — And Residents Aren't Surprised
Galewood has official bragging rights. Nextdoor's 2026 neighborhood rankings have named Galewood the #7 friendliest neighborhood to live in
- Galewood's Mars Site Future Comes Into Focus: McCaffery Interests Joins the Redevelopment Push as Neighbors Fight for Community-First Vision
The future of Galewood's most storied piece of real estate is moving fast — and the neighborhood is making sure its voice is heard every ste
- Good Earth Is Coming to Galewood: A Fifth-Generation Family Greenhouse Is About to Transform a Long-Vacant Harlem Avenue Corner
Galewood's Harlem Avenue corridor is about to get a whole lot greener. Good Earth — a fifth-generation, family-owned garden center business
- Serrelli's Turns 90: Galewood's Beloved North Avenue Institution Hits a Milestone Worth Celebrating
Some anniversaries deserve a standing ovation — and Serrelli's on North Avenue is getting one. The Galewood staple just celebrated its 90th
- Galewood's Own Park Is Ready for Its Summer Close-Up — And the Neighborhood's Architectural Gems Are Drawing Fresh Eyes
Galewood has no shortage of conversation-starters this summer, but don't overlook one hiding in plain sight: Galewood Park itself. As the Ch
- Amundsen Park Is Having Its Best Summer in Years — And Galewood Fought Hard for It
If you want to understand what Galewood is made of, look no further than Amundsen Park. The neighborhood's crown jewel green space — complet
- Galewood's Secret Green Gem: How Rutherford Sayre Natural Area Keeps the Illinois Prairie Alive on the Northwest Side
Not every neighborhood treasure comes with a ribbon-cutting or a grand opening — and Galewood's Rutherford Sayre Natural Area is proof. Tuck
- Galewood's Library Dream Is Closer Than You Think — And the Neighborhood Isn't Letting Up
For over 15 years, Galewood has lived without its own library branch — and the community is done waiting quietly. While the Mars site debate
- Galewood Named One of Chicago's Friendliest Neighborhoods — And Its Food Scene Is Proving It
Galewood is having a moment — and not just for its headline-grabbing development news. The Northwest Side neighborhood has been recognized b
- Galewood Neighbors Draft Their Own Dream for the Mars Site — And It's Ambitious
While developer McCaffery Interests has been making the rounds with its 500-unit housing proposal for the former Mars Wrigley factory at 201
- You Might Not Have to Wait Long: Good Earth Eyes a Spring Pop-Up at Galewood's Long-Empty Harlem Ave. Corner
Galewood gardeners may be getting an early gift this season. While the full buildout of the neighborhood's eagerly anticipated Good Earth gr
- 90 Years and Still Stacking Sandwiches: Serrelli's Celebrates a Landmark Anniversary in Galewood
Some neighborhood institutions are so woven into the fabric of daily life that it's hard to imagine the block without them — and for Galewoo
- Five Years of Funk and Community: Galewoodstock Hits a Milestone as Galewood's Favorite Festival Returns August 22nd
Mark your calendars, Galewood — the neighborhood's most beloved summer tradition is back, and this year it's a big one. Galewoodstock, the a